German and Russian foreign ministers meet for first time in over four years
Johann Wadephul said he warned Sergei Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine in ‘intense conversation’
Finance
ft.com
26.09.2026
Trump claims stunning casualty numbers in Russia-Ukraine war
Trump claims 25,000 people died last month in the Ukraine-Russia war and reveals he pushed Volodomyr Zelenskyy to settle with Vladimir Putin.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.09.2026
CSTO member states arrive in Russia for joint military exercises
Representatives of member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have arrived in Russia to take part in joint military exercises, the press service of the CSTO Joint Staff report
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.09.2026
Germany’s Wadephul meets Russia’s Lavrov amid tensions over ‘escalation’
The German foreign minister blames Moscow for the Leipzig drone attack but welcomes the G20 invite to Vladimir Putin
Politics
politico.eu
26.09.2026
At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
New strikes come after the US proposes a fresh round of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in the UAE.
World
aljazeera.com
26.09.2026
At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes
At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian
World
france24.com
26.09.2026
Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe
Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate
World
dw.com
26.09.2026
Russian and German foreign ministers hold first meeting in 4.5 years
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.09.2026
Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die for their country
The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.
World
dw.com
26.09.2026
Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die
The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.
World
dw.com
26.09.2026
7 dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes and aerial war intensifies
Russian attacks have killed four people across Ukraine as the aerial war between Moscow and Kyiv intensifies
World
abcnews.com
26.09.2026
Russian Forces Strike Starlink Data Center in Ukraine
Ukraine has for years leaned heavily on Elon Musk's Starlink to keep up internet connections and coordinate on the battlefield.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.09.2026
She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU's top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants
Kaja Kallas says Russia's sabotage and intimidation campaign aims to weaken European support for Ukraine, warning the strategy will escalate if it works.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.09.2026
At least six people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over last 24 hours
On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.
World
euronews.com
26.09.2026
Council of Europe Head Warns 'We Are Not Well-Prepared' for War With Russia
Council of Europe chief Alain Berset told Newsweek that modern warfare "is evolving quite rapidly, and we need to adapt to this."
Politics
newsweek.com
26.09.2026
Azerbaijan, Russia review trade and economic cooperation
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev has met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.09.2026
Azerbaijan, Russia deputy PMs discuss economic ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.09.2026
How Russia recruits Belarusians for war in Ukraine: Methods and consequences
Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.
World
euronews.com
26.09.2026
Overwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend Themselves
Russia’s private industries are increasingly having to fend for themselves as Ukrainian strikes intensify.
World
wsj.com
26.09.2026
Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.
World
aljazeera.com
25.09.2026